The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will have the distinction of featuring the first Opening Ceremony in two venues. The LA28 Organizing Committee announced that this inaugural event will take place at both the LA Memorial Coliseum and the Inglewood Stadium. For its part, the Los Angeles Paralympic Games will be held at SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood with a capacity of 70,000 spectators.
SoFi Stadium is known for having hosted major concerts and sporting events, including the 56th Super Bowl final and soon as one of the venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As for the LA Memorial Coliseum, it stands out as an iconic venue that has hosted various sporting events throughout history, recognized as "the largest stadium in the world."
The organization of LA28 highlighted the importance of closing the Olympic and Paralympic Games at the emblematic LA Memorial Coliseum, a historic venue that has witnessed great sporting events over the years. Furthermore, the Los Angeles Coliseum is famous for having hosted the first NFL Super Bowl in 1967 and for its relevance as a monument honoring the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The LA Memorial Coliseum is the only stadium that has hosted both the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the athletics competitions of two previous editions of the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles, in 1932 and 1984. In 1984, this iconic stadium was declared a national historic landmark for its significant contribution to California's history.
